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Alice Hamilton Named Head of Artistic Development at Hampstead Theatre PhotoAlice Hamilton Named Head of Artistic Development at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2026

Hampstead Theatre has appointed Alice Hamilton as the new Head of Artistic Development and actor David Morrissey joins its board, enhancing the theatre's leadership....


Previews: TWO JUNES & NO JULY at Whippoorwill Theater PhotoPreviews: TWO JUNES & NO JULY at Whippoorwill Theater
by Bruce Apar - August 15, 2025

Though based in Westchester, presenting its work within the county is a first for State of Play Productions, which has spent the past 10 years honing its craft by helping playwrights bring their work to stages in New York City....


FIRST THOUGHT TALKS Comes to Galway International Arts Festival PhotoFIRST THOUGHT TALKS Comes to Galway International Arts Festival
by Stephi Wild - July 03, 2025

The programme for the 2025 Galway International Arts Festival has been announced, a dazzling celebration of art, big ideas, creativity and culture. Learn more here!...


Comics And Industry Figures To Headline Live Comedy Evidence Session PhotoComics And Industry Figures To Headline Live Comedy Evidence Session
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2025

Comics and industry figures to headline live comedy evidence session. MPs will hear from stand-up comics and others from across the comedy industry in a session examining the economic, cultural and social impact of live performance on the UK, and the challenges faced by the sector....


Stand-Up Comics Will Headline Committee's State Of Play Opening PhotoStand-Up Comics Will Headline Committee's State Of Play Opening
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2025

The state of live comedy will be the focus of the opening session of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee's work aimed at spotlighting previously unheard issues and challenges....


Bay Street Theater Unveils Lineup of Winter/Spring Classes PhotoBay Street Theater Unveils Lineup of Winter/Spring Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2024

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has revealed the Winter/Spring 2025 line-up of classes and workshops offering something for everyone in the community ages 7-87+. Learn how to apply....


Further Cast, Creative Team, and Dates Set For Cate Blanchett-Led THE SEAGULL at The  PhotoFurther Cast, Creative Team, and Dates Set For Cate Blanchett-Led THE SEAGULL at The Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2024

Further casting has been announced for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!...


Preview: POTUS At Chappaqua Performing Arts Center PhotoPreview: POTUS At Chappaqua Performing Arts Center
by Bruce Apar - September 04, 2024

Produced by State of Play Productions in partnership with the League of Women Voters of New Castle, the staged reading of POTUS will take place 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, at Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.  ...


Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke Will Lead New Version of THE SEAGULL at The Barbican The PhotoCate Blanchett and Tom Burke Will Lead New Version of THE SEAGULL at The Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - August 22, 2024

Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke will star in Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Also directed by Ostermeier, the production will play a limited 6 week run at the Barbican Theatre from February 2025. ...


John Simm to Star as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Old Vic PhotoJohn Simm to Star as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Old Vic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2024

John Simm will take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Matthew Warchus’ beloved production of A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne at The Old Vic. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...


FACT/SF Presents 5th Annual FACT/SF Summer Dance Festival PhotoFACT/SF Presents 5th Annual FACT/SF Summer Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2024

Experience diverse contemporary dance at the 5th Annual FACT/SF Summer Dance Festival, featuring nine premieres by seven artists/companies over two weekends, August 16-25 at ODC Theater, San Francisco....


STATE OF PLAY Festival Programming Revealed at ODC Theater PhotoSTATE OF PLAY Festival Programming Revealed at ODC Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

ODC Theater has announced the complete program for its 12th annual summer dance festival, August 1 - 4. STATE OF PLAY invites audiences to join the creative process through a curated artistic exchange, presenting premieres alongside works-in-progress....


Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe PhotoCast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice....


Full Cast Set For  THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Donmar Warehouse PhotoFull Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2024

Discover the full cast of Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, in a new version adapted and directed by Benedict Andrews, announced by Donmar Warehouse....


Reading Rainbow Documentary BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY Sets March Release PhotoReading Rainbow Documentary BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY Sets March Release
by Michael Major - February 28, 2024

The doc feature, which tells the story of the beloved PBS Children's series, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The XTR film will have a Limited Theatrical Release starting in March at select AMC Theatres, followed by Additional Cities and FIFTH SEASON on board for the Digital Release and world...


David Morrissey, Mathew Horne, Claudie Blakely and Elliot Barnes-Worrell Will Lead TH PhotoDavid Morrissey, Mathew Horne, Claudie Blakely and Elliot Barnes-Worrell Will Lead THE LOVER / THE COLLECTION at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the The Lover / The Collection, a double bill of two works from one of the most influential British dramatists of the last century, Harold Pinter.  ...


Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE PhotoHarry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 15, 2023

Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose....


Maurya Kerr Appointed to New Fixed-Term Resident Curator Position at ODC Theater PhotoMaurya Kerr Appointed to New Fixed-Term Resident Curator Position at ODC Theater
by Stephi Wild - August 02, 2023

ODC  has announced the appointment of Maurya Kerr as ODC Theater Resident Curator, a new position that aims to expand the Theater’s perspectives while facilitating access for artists and community members. ...


Full Cast Revealed For The UK Première of Lynn Nottage's MLIMA'S TALE PhotoFull Cast Revealed For The UK Première of Lynn Nottage's MLIMA'S TALE
by Stephi Wild - July 14, 2023

Kiln Theatre has announced full casting for the UK première of Lynn Nottage's Mlima's Tale. Miranda Cromwell directs Gabrielle Brooks (Githinji), Pui Fan Lee (Gouxi), Brandon Grace (Andrew), Natey Jones (Geedi) and Ira Mandela Siobhan (Mlima). The production opens on 21 September, with previews fro...


San Francisco Ballet Launches Creation House, Dance R&D Incubator PhotoSan Francisco Ballet Launches Creation House, Dance R&D Incubator
by Stephi Wild - July 13, 2023

San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) launches Creation House, a new multifaceted initiative offering SF Ballet company members, SF Ballet School students, and guest artists an expansive portfolio of career-enhancing creative opportunities with a focus on choreography and new work development. ...


San Francisco Ballet Launches Creation House, A First-Of-Its-Kind Research, Creation, PhotoSan Francisco Ballet Launches Creation House, A First-Of-Its-Kind Research, Creation, And Talent Incubator
by Blair Ingenthron - July 12, 2023

San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) has launched Creation House, a new multifaceted initiative offering SF Ballet company members, SF Ballet School students, and guest artists an expansive portfolio of career-enhancing creative opportunities with a focus on choreography and new work development....


Full Cast & Creative Team Set for THE TEMPEST at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre & the PhotoFull Cast & Creative Team Set for THE TEMPEST at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre & the Unicorn Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 01, 2023

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for The Tempest re-imagined for everyone aged six and over, revised and directed by Jennifer Tang. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


ODC Theater's STATE OF PLAY Festival Opens August 3 PhotoODC Theater's STATE OF PLAY Festival Opens August 3
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023

ODC Theater has announced the complete program for its 11th annual summer dance festival, August 3 - 13. ...


Full Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBIN HOOD THE LEGEND. RE-WRITTEN. at Regent's Pa PhotoFull Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBIN HOOD THE LEGEND. RE-WRITTEN. at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of Robin Hood: The Legend. Re-written. ...


Full Cast Revealed For the World Premiere Of 'untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play' PhotoFull Cast Revealed For the World Premiere Of 'untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play'
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2023

The full cast for Kimber Lee's untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play directed by Royal Exchange Joint Artistic Director Roy Alexander Weise has been announced by Royal Exchange Theatre, Factory International on behalf of Manchester International Festival, Young Vic Theatre and Headlong....





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